Extension Block Pinning vs Conservative Treatment for Mallet Finger Fractures (NCT07560137) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Extension Block Pinning vs Conservative Treatment for Mallet Finger Fractures
Turkey (Türkiye)62 participantsStarted 2022-01-13
Plain-language summary
Mallet finger fractures are injuries affecting the tip of the finger and can be treated either with splinting or surgery. However, there is no clear agreement on which treatment provides better outcomes for certain types of these fractures.
In this study, patients with mallet finger fractures were randomly assigned to receive either surgical treatment using a pin-orthosis extension-block pinning technique or conservative treatment with splint immobilization. Patients were followed at regular intervals, and outcomes such as finger movement, function, bone healing, and complications were evaluated over time.
The purpose of this study is to compare these two treatment approaches and determine which one leads to better clinical and functional outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 65 years
* Acute mallet fracture (≤ 3 weeks from injury)
* Fracture fragment involving 20-50% of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint articular surface
Exclusion Criteria:
* Open fractures
* Chronic mallet fractures (\> 3 weeks from injury)
* Fracture fragment involving more than 50% of the DIP joint articular surface
* Open physes
* Inability to complete 12-month follow-up
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.